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Physiological Basis of Sex Differences in Human Performance and Exercise‐Associated Pathology
Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The presence of sex differences in human physical performance is well‐established and shaped by distinct endocrine, anatomical and physiological mechanisms. Despite sustained advances, our understanding of how inherent biological factors drive variations in exercise capacity and related pathologies is still developing.
David A. Holdsworth +7 more
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Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, 2023 Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) are often used by men for bodybuilding and to improve sports performance. The use is not limited to professional competitive athletes, but many amateur men.
Prashant Motiram Mulawkar +9 more
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Clinical Obesity, Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2025.PwO, people with obesity. Summary ACTION Switzerland (NCT05232786) examined obesity‐related perceptions, attitudes, behaviours and potential barriers to treatment among people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs). In March/April 2022, adult PwO (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2, per self‐reported height/weight) and physicians/certified ...
Dominique Durrer +6 more
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Social Sciences, 2016 This article is based on written accounts posted on an online forum called Flashback. The purpose of the study was to explore how participants in this community negotiated the meanings of fitness doping and how such negotiations could be understood in ...
Jesper Andreasson, Thomas Johansson
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The Effect of Exercise Dependence and Narcissism Components on Eating Disorders in Men Bodybuilders
Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine, 2022 Physical activity is considered a healthy behavior as lifestyle component that can prevent chronic disease and attributed to numerous psychological and physical benefits. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise dependence and
Solmaz Babaei +3 more
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Intramuscular pathways of maladaptation in overtraining syndrome
The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract figure legend The transition from adaptive overreaching to maladaptive overtraining and mechanisms through which excessive training load can lead to performance decline. Four interconnected pathophysiological domains are highlighted: neural fatigue, involving both central and peripheral components such as altered sensory feedback and reflex ...
Emily Shorter +4 more
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Scandinavian Journal of Medicine &Science in Sports, Volume 36, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT Misuse of beta2‐agonists to promote leanness is increasingly reported among young men undertaking resistance training. However, preclinical models demonstrate adverse cardiac remodeling with high‐dose beta2‐agonist. We investigated effects of prolonged supratherapeutic treatment with salbutamol on body composition, cardiac morphology and ...
Morten Hostrup +11 more
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Green Proteins: A Sustainable Alternative to Animal‐Based Proteins for Global Protein Security
Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2026.This study highlights the drawbacks associated with animal‐based proteins, such as their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, large‐scale land use, and worsening food insecurity. It suggests that green sources of proteins, including legumes, grains, seeds, leaves, and algae, are possible sustainable alternatives. Shifting towards these plant‐based
Ifrah Usman +8 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Tobacco smoking is a major cause of preventable mortality globally, disproportionately impacting developing countries. While its systemic health effects are well‐known, the influence of tobacco on gut microbiota—especially beneficial Lactobacillus species—remains poorly explored in resource‐limited settings.
Afshin Shabibi +4 more
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Drug and Alcohol Review, Volume 45, Issue 4, May 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Trenbolone is a high‐risk anabolic‐androgenic steroid (AAS), yet quantitative evidence describing its psychosocial and physical harm profile remains limited. This study compared self‐reported concerns among men who used trenbolone in the past 12 months (trenbolone group) with those who used other AAS but not trenbolone (non ...
Benjamin Bonenti +8 more
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